Once a stagecoach stop and refuge on the Underground Railroad, Uptown Westerville is steeped in three centuries of progress. The home of Otterbein College, and more than 100 businesses, with its tree-lined streets and eclectic architecture, Uptown Westerville, remains a bustling center of activity, culture, and marketplace destination for visitors and residents alike. Uptown Westerville -- An Original Town Center, Opened 1858. Truly A Place for People. www.shopuptownwesterville.com.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Fourth Fridays

Fourth Fridays happen in Uptown Westerville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on the Fourth Friday of each month, April through September, and are family, kid, and pet friendly, a great way to check things out Uptown from food to shopping.

Westerville Uptown Merchants Association

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association is a connected community of merchants located in Uptown Westerville dedicated to the development and continuing support of Uptown Westerville in its historic role as the heart of this community.

The Mission of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association is to present ourselves as a unified and cohesive voice on behalf of our member businesses in marketing, advertising, and maintaining a strong business atmosphere in the uptown area.

WUMA meets the first Thursday of each month for no longer than 1 hour. Meeting times alternate month-to-month between 8:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Locations vary and any full WUMA member is eligible to host. WUMA meetings are open to anyone.

Membership is $100 for full membership and $75 for a sponsoring membership. Dues are annual.

Uptown Westerville features an eclectic collection of retail, food, and service businesses: